Material Program Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead material planning and sourcing strategies for test interface solutions.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers globally, ensuring compliance with quality and NPI program requirements.
• Manage material readiness throughout all program phases, including concept development, prototyping, NPI phase gates, and production ramp-up.
• Partner closely with Product Development to ensure supply continuity and inventory optimization for assigned NPI programs.
• Drive early engagement with suppliers during NPI to validate material readiness, ramp capability, and capacity planning, including localization efforts to support both NPI and production requirements.
• Monitor lead times, allocation risks, and component obsolescence; proactively mitigate risks through alternative sourcing strategies or strategic purchases.
• Represent Supply Chain in cross-functional program meetings, providing updates on material status, cost exposure, and delivery risks.
• Manage supplier forecasts, minimum order quantities (MOQ), non-cancellable/non-returnable (NCNR) liabilities, and inventory buffers in alignment with demand volatility.
• Drive the resolution of material shortages, quality issues, and last-time-buy requirements in coordination with Quality and Engineering teams.
• Monitor contract compliance and performance obligations, and assist in managing commercial contracts and supplier spend.
• Identify and assess supplier risks, including financial stability, geopolitical exposure, cybersecurity, and ESG considerations.
• Develop and enforce procurement policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and governance frameworks.
• Prepare executive-level program updates on material readiness, spend, and risk management.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to achieve the best value for the company.
• Support should-cost modeling, benchmarking, and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis.
• Issue purchase orders based on MRP requirements and requests from the NPI Program Management team.
• Monitor supplier deliveries and expedite orders to meet NPI schedules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. Professional certifications such as CPSM or APICS are an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in semiconductor supply chain, materials management, or NPI program management.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes, including front-end and back-end test operations, and related material dependencies.
• Experience working with global suppliers across the United States, Asia, and Europe.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and planning tools.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Comfortable working in ambiguous environments and influencing teams without direct authority.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Access.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret machined part drawings.
• Strong computer skills, including file and data transfer management.
• Understanding of machined part fabrication techniques and manufacturing processes.